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Assistant Professor, United States History

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY • Logan, UT • 2d ago

Requisition ID: 2026-10720

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan

Category: Faculty

Position Type: Benefited Full-Time

Job Classification: Faculty

College: College of Arts and Sciences

Department: History Cultures and Ideas

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview

The Department of History at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for a tenure-track, nine-month position at the rank of Assistant Professor in United States history, with additional expertise in Utah history. The successful applicant will teach the following courses, among others: "United States 1877-Present" (HIST 2710), "Utah History" (HIST 3850), "Career Pathways for History Majors and Minors" (HIST 3001), and upper-division courses in their area(s) of specialization. The department seeks a colleague who can show evidence of teaching excellence, along with experience mentoring students in career development. Teaching is the primary focus of this position, and the faculty member will be responsible for teaching six courses per year (face-to-face and online), while also running our department's internship program. The anticipated start date is August 2027.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

Demonstrate excellence in teaching and effectiveness in research

Teach the following courses: "United States 1877-Present" (HIST 2710), "Utah History" (HIST 3850), and "Career Pathways for History Majors and Minors" (HIST 3001)

Contribute to the department's lower-division, upper-division, and graduate curricula

Run the department's internship program

Contribute to service in the Department, College, and University

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

A PhD in United States History (in hand at the time of application)

Evidence of teaching excellence in US History and Utah History, both in person and online.

Experience with mentoring students in career development, internships, and/or community outreach.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to contribute to other units in the History Department, such as Classics, Folklore, Philosophy, Public History, and/or Religious Studies.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"

A cover letter that speaks to your experience in teaching and career mentoring to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"

Syllabi for two courses: 1) United States 1877-Present, and 2) Utah History to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"

The names and email addresses of two references to be @typed at the beginning of your application (Your references will be contacted if your candidacy advances to the next level)

The committee may request copies of course evaluations or other teaching materials if your candidacy advances to the interview stage.

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with qualifications and... For full info follow application link.

USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion , sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).

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